Stock Analysts

Facebook Is a Screaming Buy Despite Data Scandal

Facebook, Inc. FB has been under tremendous pressure following the uproar over its user data fiasco. Everyone has raised questions over how Cambridge Analytica, which worked on Trump’s election campaign, had gained access to personal data of roughly 50 million Facebook users without their knowledge […]

Stock Analysts

Permian Basin Witnesses More Oil Drilling Rigs

In its weekly release, Baker Hughes BHGE , a GE company, reported an increase in total rig count in the United States. About the Rig Count Baker Hughes’ data, issued at the end of every week since 1944, helps energy service providers gauge the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry. […]

Economic Data

Trade War Fever Cools, Q1 Ends This Week

Monday, March 26, 2018 Following last week’s tumultuous trading that saw the Dow tumble 1400 points on fears of a trade war with China, cooler heads appear to be prevailing in today’s pre-market. In fact, Dow futures ahead of today’s bell have thus far climbed over 300 points — do this every day and we’ll see those garish losses from last week wiped out completely! Why such a quick turnaround? Well, for sure we’ve seen trade war fears ebb on some reassuring words from President Trump’s cabinet over the weekend, including Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin sounding a relatively confident tone on reaching a new trade agreement with China, saying he’s “cautiously hopeful” we’ll avoid a trade war […]

Economic Data

Have Trade War Fears Subsided?

Following last week’s tumultuous trading that saw the Dow tumble 1400 points on fears of a trade war with China, cooler heads appear to be prevailing in today’s pre-market. In fact, Dow futures ahead of today’s bell have thus far climbed over 300 points — do this every day and we’ll see those garish losses from last week wiped out completely! Why such a quick turnaround? Well, for sure we’ve seen trade war fears ebb on some reassuring words from President Trump’s cabinet over the weekend, including Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin sounding a relatively confident tone on reaching a new trade agreement with China, saying he’s “cautiously hopeful” we’ll avoid a trade war. […]

Technicals

Paychex (PAYX) Tops Q3 Earnings & Revenue Estimates

Paychex, Inc. PAYX is a leading provider of comprehensive payroll and integrated human resource and employee benefits outsourcing solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses in the United States. Paychex’s payroll service continues to perform well and the company continues to see better-than-expected demand for its human resource outsourcing services […]

Technicals

Nanometrics (NANO): Moving Average Crossover Alert

Nanometrics Incorporated NANO is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company is seeing favorable trends on the moving average crossover front. Recently, the 50 Day Moving Average for NANO broke out above the 200 Day Simple Moving Average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend. This has already started to take place, as the stock has moved higher by 6.4% in the past four weeks. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Xeros Technologies Expands US Footprint in Personal Protective Equipment Care with Acquisition

Xeros Technologies Expands US Footprint in Personal Protective Equipment Care with Acquisition PR Newswire MANCHESTER, N.H., March 26, 2018 MANCHESTER, N.H. , March 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Xeros Technologies (LN:XSG), the developer of polymer technologies which radically improve the sustainability and performance in water-intensive consumer and industrial processes, today announced it has agreed to acquire Gloves Inc. (‘Gloves’), which provides personal protection equipment (‘PPE’), cleaning, inspection, and repair services from facilities in the Atlanta and Miami metro areas […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Premier Tech Now Has Operations Across All Continents

Premier Tech Now Has Operations Across All Continents Canada NewsWire RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP, QC, March 26, 2018 RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP, QC, March 26, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Premier Tech’s worldwide presence now extends to a new continent: Oceania. The Industrial Equipment Group (IEG) has acquired Australia -based Kockums Bulk Systems and can now provide even more local support to its clients across all continents. Kockums Bulk Systems is a 68-year-old company that specializes in packaging equipment and bulk powder handling. […]

Stock Analysts

Is Commercial Vehicle a Great Stock for Value Investors?

Value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. After all, who wouldn’t want to find stocks that are either flying under the radar and are compelling buys, or offer up tantalizing discounts when compared to fair value? One way to find these companies is by looking at several key metrics and financial ratios, many of which are crucial in the value stock selection process […]

Stock Analysts

Is Continental a Great Stock for Value Investors?

Value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. After all, who wouldn’t want to find stocks that are either flying under the radar and are compelling buys, or offer up tantalizing discounts when compared to fair value? One way to find these companies is by looking at several key metrics and financial ratios, many of which are crucial in the value stock selection process. […]

Stock Analysts

Can ITT Maintain Its Impressive Momentum Despite Risks?

ITT Inc. ITT has managed to impress investors with its recent earnings streak, with the bottom line surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimates in the trailing four quarters. We expect the company to sustain earnings momentum on the back of expanding automotive market, strong productivity and business streamlining measures. […]

Stock Analysts

Is Cooper-Standard Holdings (CPS) a Great Stock for Value Investors?

Value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. After all, who wouldn’t want to find stocks that are either flying under the radar and are compelling buys, or offer up tantalizing discounts when compared to fair value? One way to find these companies is by looking at several key metrics and financial ratios, many of which are crucial in the value stock selection process. […]

Stock Analysts

Kohl’s Up 34% in 6 Months: Can Comps Growth Drive It Further?

Kohl’s Corporation KSS has been moving up the charts, courtesy of improved store sales and strong e-commerce initiatives. While many retailers have been struggling with soft traffic owing to consumers’ changing shopping preferences, Kohl’s performance continues to impress owing to its well chalked merchandise policies and improving sales across stores and online platforms. Well, these factors were enough to make investors go bullish on the stock […]